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Arles is a town in the south of France, in the former Provence region.
It is the perfect place to wander around with its narrow streets.
Old shops,cafes and restaurants. The old church of St Trophime just off place de la Republique
In the town you can find several good antique shops.
We came down in the car but if you want to fly you can find some good deals on flights here
One of the advantages of having a car is you can visit the nearby Camargue. Just up the river from Arles the Rhône river splits into two forming the Camargue delta.
The bridge in the photo is the Langlois Bridge that featured in a painting by Van Gogh.
The painter stayed in the town in 1888 and produce a large number of paintings.
There is a marked walk taking you around all the places Van Gogh visited.
There are two more marked walks one takes you to the Roman locations,
and the other is to the medieval parts of town.
You can buy a ticket for 13.50 euros to visit the ticket including all
the monuments and Museums in the city (Roman Amphitheatre, Theatre, Baths
of Constantine, Forum Cryptoportico - temporarily closed for renovation work, St. Trophimes cloister,
the Alyscamps cemetery, the Arles Archaeological Museum, the Reattu Museum et the Arlaten Museum).
There is a good market on Wednesday and Saturday at Bvd des Lices.
A view of the city and the river Rhône
The Cloister in the Church of St. Trophime
Situated within the city's historic district, the Le Calendal Hotel Arles is just steps away from such attractions as the Antic Theater and the amphitheater.
Guests will be able to enjoy a short walk from many of the ancient monuments in the city. Area attractions include the Saint-Trophisme Cathedral, the Place du Forum Square, and the Van Gogh Foundation.
Centrally located, the Le Calendal Hotel Arles is within walking distance of area attractions and public transportation options. Additional area attractions, shopping options, and dining venues, are within minutes of the hotel.
Information on Le Calendal Hotel Arles
Just steps away from the old town district, the Hotel Du Forum Arles is within walking distance of the Roman amphitheater,
the bullring, and other Roman monuments.
With its central location, the hotel is within minutes of area leisure attractions, including shopping, dining, and entertainment options. In addition, a number of business attractions are within minutes of the hotel as well.
The Hotel Du Forum Arles is within walking distance of many area attractions and public transportation options. There are a total of thirty seven guestrooms available at the Hotel Du Forum Arles. Each of the guestrooms includes wireless Internet access, satellite television, and minibars.
Hotel Du Forum information
There are lots of good Hotels to try in the town. Or you could stay in a Gite in one of the many small villages and towns in the area. Like this one
SHORT BREAKS are available, including in July and August, minimum 4 nights.
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